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Rationale and Scientific Aims of the
Project
The aim of the project is to understand
the genetic and environmental causes of reading and language disability
(dyslexia and specific language impairment). We have collected data on reading
via a phone survey of an adolescent twin sample in the "Genetics of
Laterality, Health and Wellbeing, Personality, Smell Sensitivity, Taste
Sensitivity and Reading" HREC Approval (H0206-01-029). The specific
aim of this application is to extend these data to cover spoken language.
This will allow us both to understand specific problems with reading (as
opposed to verbal language) and to understand the behavioural and molecular
genetic relationships between reading, spelling, and language impairment.
Researchers
Professor Nick Martin, QIMR
Dr Tim Bates, Macquarie University NSW
Project Staff
Thanuja
Gunasekera (Coordinator)
Daniel Park (IT Support)
Kerrie
McAloney
(Administrative Support)
Interviewers
Clare
Wheat
Diane Reynolds
Donna
Hickey
Erin
Mallon
Heather
Park
Jill Wood
Ildiko
Putnoki
Lucy Winkler
Margaret
Reilly
Mellesa-Lee Smith
Pieta-Maree
Shertock
Rebekah Eyers
Vaughan Thomas
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